Parts Salespersons Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $37,560 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $33,960
90th percentile $62,280
Employed locally 750
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,960
    25th
    $34,390
    50th (median)
    $37,560
    75th
    $49,400
    90th
    $62,280

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 56% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,980
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Vallejo, CA $45,570
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,460

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,730
    Retail Salespersons $35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,220
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,830
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Bakersfield, CA is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.76 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.3% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $33,960 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,390.